Marvel in wonder, as you pray aloud the words of this Lazaroo:

“This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘My towns will again overflow with prosperity, and the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’”
(Zechariah 1:17)

Oh, the honor of being chosen, Jesus!

And I have been.

Not because I deserve it…

but because You willed it.

You wanted me.

Me!  

Of all people, me!

That blows me away.
I can’t comprehend it.

I know what I am.
I know my shortcomings all too well.

You know them even better.

And still You chose me!

What can I say to that, Father?!
How can I thank You enough?

But there’s more.

The people of Jerusalem sinned against You.
They forced You to punish them

to get their attention
turn them around.

There is coming a day when they will finally acknowledge Your Lordship.

On that day, they will be twice chosen.

For similar reasons
I think I can identify.

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Genesis 18:17-19; Exodus 31:1-5; Deuteronomy 7:1-6; 1 Samuel 10:20-24; 1 Samuel 16:6-13; Psalms 105:43; Matthew 12:15-18; Mark 13:17-20; Luke 18:1-8; Romans 8:33; Ephesians 1:11-12

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

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